Celebrate Earth Day

"Silent in space forgotten among the stars early awakened to grace our heavenly hopes, she who is a planet as star a burning beginning a mental held sphere, that now has billions of hearts to adorn and adore,

but what is the future to those who care not, who seek to be just compost, the bloody war forgot, what of the animal, plants and the trees, what of the ones who wanted not war but peace to see... 

greed killed the future, and replaced it in a plastic coffin so all could die and choke on the forgotten..build as we will and reach as we might, humanity of her is what we should fight for and fight fight fight, 

so call her gaia, some call her mother earth, but until we can exist on another world.... we own nothing but dirt... so serve your mistress and mother alike, because in the end time doesn't stop, nor will it rewind......"

- Luxas Aureaum

Full Moon in Taurus

Excellent advice for Taurus: 

Mercury Retrograde/ New Moon in Taurus

New Moon in Taurus: Sunday at 9:13pm
Moon into Gemini at 2:27am today (Monday)
Mercury Retrograde at 6:49pm tonight
Sun into Gemini at 1:45am Thursday

What a beautiful weekend with the Sun and Moon in Taurus. The Moon is exalted (strengthened) in Taurus and is conjunct the asteroid Eros (love affairs) making it extra juicy. Hope you were able to get out and enjoy nature. I filled my house with beautiful tea roses in different shades of pink to celebrate the Venusian vibe :) Mercury was stationing all weekend too which can clear the air between people. Something can be started right now that has huge growth potential!

As of this evening we now have Mercury Retrograde in Gemini until June 11th when it turns Direct. Time to reorganize, retry, rethink and redo our plans. Rely on intuition during this time, and thoughtful communication. Don't freak out too much over this - just try not to sign any important contracts or make big purchases.

The dark star "Algol" is also in the mix this week. Check out this info about Algol from the C.I.A. (Cosmic Intelligence Agency):

"Algol/ Medusa depicts everything that Man fears in life – the fury of the suppressed feminine soul; the rage and violence of nature; the fine line between madness and wisdom and life and death; the depth and power of a woman’s sexuality. As Demetra George writes in the ‘Mysteries of the Dark Moon’, “… the extent that we have culturally repressed and feared the powers of this Dark Goddess and have accepted the patriarchal view of her as a monster to be destroyed, we have cut ourselves off from our ability to access our sexual power to create, regenerate, and know the truth from within ourselves. In fact we have been taught to shirk from and reject the kind of menstrual, ecstatic, and non-reproductive sexuality that activates these powers. {Algol/} Medusa carries the patriarchy’s projection of women’s dark sexuality as evil”.
From Agent EI's, Andrew Smith article on the coming New Moon in Taurus conjunct fixed star Algol.

Aries:  The Ram 
The Mercury Retrograde shines in your House of Communication. You'll hear some marvelous information about yourself. Be honest, clear and truthful in negotiations with people. This month is about speaking your truth.

Taurus:   The Bull
The Mercury Retrograde is illuminating your House of Money. Insights about yourself come from things you value. The spotlight is on money and resources so make some time for these in whatever form they take.

Gemini:  The Twins 
You are the Moon's special child this month! Go bask in the unearthly light shining in your corner of the sky. Insights will come regarding your appearance and identity. Use the Mercury retrograde to take stock of your life.

Cancer:  The Crab 
The Mercury Retrograde shines in your House of Self Undoing. What are some of your negative habits that no longer serve you? What do you need to let go of? This is a hugely positive placement because you can review your Blind Spot, giving you a unique chance to see things you don't always see.

Leo:  The Lion 
The Mercury Retrograde is in your House of Friendships. Personal insights come through your companions. Or Facebook. Stay away from gossip and social intrigue.

Virgo:  The Virgin 
The Mercury Retrograde is in your House of Career. Expect plans or insights to be slightly postponed in your profession. Trust it because it's for the best, you just can't see it now. Now's the time to back up and research a little more to make sure your ducks are in a row.

Libra:  The Scales 
The Mercury Retrograde is lighting up your House of Perspective. Some deep insights regarding your inner self are showing up. It's a great time to research some personal goals. Travel, philosophy and education are highlighted.

Scorpio:  The Scorpion 
Do you owe anyone money? The Gemini influence impacts your House of Other People's Money. New information comes bringing positive movement with debts, loans or real estate.

Sagittarius:  The Archer 
The Mercury Retrograde travels through your House of Partnerships. Deep insights comes to the inner workings of your important relationships. Set some goals for what you can and can't expect from people, and then practice acceptance.

Capricorn:  The Sea Goat 
The Mercury Retrograde falls into your House of Work and Health, offering some insight into how you meet expenses every month. Get your books in order and revamp your daily habits - especially around diet and exercise. Get enough sleep too. Back to the basics!

Aquarius:  The Water Bearer 
The Mercury Retrograde flies into your House of Romance. New romances might have trouble getting off the ground. Lots of talking will be necessary before new couples can trust each other. Better to direct your energy towards creativity and self expression.

Pisces:  The Fish 
The Mercury Retrograde in Gemini shines in your Home and places where you spend most of your time. Some insight could come about a new neighborhood you want to move to. The Fourth House also symbolizes the foundation of your being, so some deep personal revelations could appear this week.

New Moon Horoscopes: April/May 2015

We had a New Moon in Aries last Saturday at 11:57am Pacific. It was the second of two new moons in Aries this year which is unusual! It heightens the vibe of rebirth. Saturday's moon was in the very last degrees of Aries - inspiring us to venture out on a new path. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and heralds the Spring Equinox and the start of the astrological year. Now is the time to plant the seeds of whatever you'd like to grow or expand in 2015.

With the Sun's entrance into Taurus this morning at 2:42am, our focus turns towards creativity, empire building and pleasure. Taurus loves food, money, nature, sex and commitment - not necessarily in that order. This earthy mood is enhanced by Lilith in Virgo (lusty logic) and Pluto in Capricorn (evolving structure) both trining the Sun in Taurus and forming a Grand Earth Trine. Time to solidify your ideas into real planning and work, because you can make great progress now.

Keep in mind we've had two Eclipses in a row, plus the final square of Uranus and Pluto which radically shifted our lives over the last two years. 

Check out the horoscopes below for your Sun sign AND your Rising sign. For my horoscopes the rising Sign is the most important aspect. It's really easy to figure it out by following this link here, and it's free.
 
Aries:  The Ram

Your solar return (birthday) is over and you are now heading in the right direction (hopefully). Many different aspects have been effecting you over the last year! Aries people feel like they've been rebirthed from the ground up. The catharsis will be easing now, allowing you to move forward. With beneficial Jupiter moving Direct in Leo, lots of good luck fires up new ideas and projects, and with the Sun's entrance into Taurus, it's time to get down to brass tacks... especially tacking money to your wall. Focus on getting organized with plans already set in motion.

Taurus:  The Bull

The Sun entered your sign this morning kicking off your birthday season. You'll be reassessing all the important areas of your life and rebirthing. Mercury (clarity), Mars (drive) and the Moon (intuition) are also in tight formation in Taurus, clearing the path for growth. Pluto in Capricorn (evolution) and Lilith in Virgo (logical rebellion) are throwing wonderful energy in your direction. Your ruler, Venus, is in flirty Gemini, enhancing your skills as a social dynamo. It's really a special month for you, and you can make some real progress on your ideas.

Gemini:  The Twins

Feeling flirty? Venus in your sign makes you more charming and witty then usual. She brings easy times so you will experience a good flow financially and socially through May 7th. The only challenge comes from retrograde Saturn in Sagittarius opposing you. Any long range goals or structure building need to be well planned and have a solid foundation. Also your ruler, Mercury, is trudging through Taurus with the Sun, Moon and Mars in your House of the Unconscious. You want to plumb your depths to find your personal treasure of truth. We all know how sociable you are, but give yourself some moments of solitude in the upcoming weeks.

Cancer:  The Crab

You will have a fairly easy time over the next month. The Taurus action effects your 11th House of Friendships and community. Lots of possibilities for socializing and career will be popping up, but with Pluto in Capricorn there's an evolution to the partners you choose and the playing field. Practice letting go and enjoying yourself. The good news is Jupiter (Fortune) expanding your Money House until August, so make the most of this wonderful blessing!

Leo:  The Lion

The Lion is one of the most ambitious signs of the zodiac, and over the next several months opportunities will abound in your life. You have Jupiter, the planet of Money and Luck in your sign until August! However the major action in Taurus right now is asking you to be solid about your grand designs for world domination. It's an opportunity to practice patience (Taurus is good at that and can show you how)... Saturn in Sagittarius is sending you gifts of stability, understanding and Buddha wisdom. It's all in preparation for this Summer, when you will shine brighter than ever.

Virgo:  The Virgin

You are currently thriving in the glow of the Sun, Mercury and Mars trining your sign in Taurus. - your House of Life Perspective. Pluto in Capricorn (solid evolution) is supplying you with fertile soil for your Virgo planning. The landscape is rich for you to plant the seeds of your ideas. The only wild element is Lilith in Virgo, bringing up some personal insecurities that need to be addressed before your birthday. Jupiter (huge Good Fortune) will be entering your sign this August for a year long stay. This only happens once every 12 years and will bring serious blessings to your life, so be ready.

Libra:  The Scales

The huge planetary activity in Taurus puts your focus on agreements with others. Venus in Gemini helps you do that with ease and finesse, plus the North Node in Libra gives you a huge boost for the next few months. The North Node in your sign brings you fulfilling experiences and helps things go your way. Make good use of this time to sort things out. Uranus (shocking change) is still opposing your sign in Aries and bringing intellectual eccentrics into your life. Learn from people but set boundaries too where needed.

Scorpio:  The Scorpion

When the Sun (and Mercury and Mars) go into Taurus, the spotlight shines on Scorpio's relationships. The focus becomes the "other" - our romantic relationships and friendships as well. There's so much lovely energy in this corner of your life right now, be sure and make use of it. There's also a call to evolve, shift and grow in partnerships, and to confront your insecurities. The sign of Scorpio rules transformation so this feels natural! You've been freed of the weight of Saturn that's been in your sign for the last two years. Now is the time to solidify an existing relationship, and plan your direction.

Sagittarius:  The Archer
Your ruler is Jupiter - the giant planet of good fortune, expansion and faith. It just went Direct a couple weeks ago in Leo, which is your house of Life Perspective. Things are moving forward again and will continue to build over the next few months. Also, Saturn is in your sign for the first time in 29 years, bringing a reality check to your sunny disposition. Saturn makes sure your plans have a reliable foundation before any progress can be made. You love to set goals - now is the time to do some research and groundwork before letting the arrows fly this summer.

Capricorn:  The Goat

Pluto has been in Capricorn for a few years now, calling you to evolve on a deep level. This evolution is assisted by the fertile energies of the Sun, Mercury and Mars in Taurus. You're probably researching different paths and possibilities up the career mountain. This sector of your chart also relates to romance and creativity, so self expression is a great way to work through any psychological upheavals. Capricorns have a wild, fun loving side, which is encouraged by Lilith in Virgo. You are going through a deep change regarding how you envision yourself.

Aquarius:  The Water Bearer

Jupiter in Leo opposing your sign insists you eat your dinner before enjoying that dessert. At the same time Jupiter is sending harmonious energy to your ruler, Uranus in Aries. This is a Big Deal. Your highly attuned Aquarian synapses are shooting off new inventions and unorthodox ideas with lightning speed.

Pisces:  The Fishes

Your ruler, Neptune, is currently at home in your sign, giving you a sense of belonging and spiritual connectedness. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event since Neptune takes 165 years to travel once around the Sun. Many Pisces born on this planet will never experience what it feels like to have Neptune so close. For the next 12 years your intuition is unparalleled. Make the most of it!

New Moon in Taurus

We made it through a Full Moon Eclipse and a Grand Cross in April, and now we emerge renewed! 

Tonight is a New Moon in Taurus. This ushers in a time of crystallization and stability from the huge upheaval and growth of the last few weeks.






Aries:  The Ram

      Your solar return (birthday) is over for another year Aries! Your ruler, Mars, is about to go Direct after MONTHS of second guessing in Libra. Lots of energy will be available to you! Wait until May 20 to charge forth into new ideas and projects. With the Sun's entrance into Taurus, it's time to get down to brass tacks... especially tacking money to your wall.

Taurus:  The Bull

      The Sun in your sign makes you shine! Your Ruler, Venus, is in Pisces giving you enhanced sensitivity and creativity, and Mercury in Taurus helps you get your ideas across to people. With Pluto in Capricorn trining the Sun, you can make huge evolutionary strides right now!  Deep cathartic change will beam to your Sun from Pluto in Capricorn. You might look and feel completely different when the Sun leaves your sign May 20th.

Gemini:  The Twins

      From now until June is preparation time for your birthday. The Taurean Sun will send bright light to the dusty corridors of your mind, bringing fresh air to perspectives you've outgrown. We all know how sociable you are, but give yourself some moments of solitude in the upcoming weeks. Long walks on hillsides contemplating your life and direction will recharge your batteries. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is currently in earthy Taurus. So while the Sun is lighting things up, Mercury will be helping you crystallize your ideas.

Cancer:  The Crab

      You will have a very easy time over the next month. The Taurus action will be affecting your 11th House of Friendships and community. Lots of possibilities for socializing and career will be popping up all over the place. On top of that you have Jupiter raining good luck and prosperity down on you until July! Now is the time to go for it and take risks.

Leo:  The Lion

      The Lion is one of the most ambitious signs of the zodiac, and over the next two months opportunities will abound in your professional life. Plus Jupiter (good fortune) is entering LEO in July for a two year stay. This summer you will shine brighter than ever! Also, Uranus (sudden surprises) will be trining Jupiter giving you gifts of revelation, understanding and Buddha wisdom. Now is the time to wrap up loose ends and decide where you want to launch yourself on your upcoming birthday.

Virgo:  The Virgin

       This month you are rocking it! You have the Sun and Mercury in Taurus sending you light, clarity and focus, and Pluto in Capricorn supporting your evolution. It's a great time to forge new bonds with people and pursue opportunities. Do some journaling and meditation because the revelations about your life will come thick and fast! A transformative couple of months directly ahead.

Libra:  The Scales

      A huge growth period began in early December last year when Mars entered Libra.  You've had to be strategic with your energy for months now. In late May Mars will move forward in your sign unleashing tons of energy for you. You can finally make a lot of progress. In the meantime, Mercury in Taurus will put your focus on work situations and the evaluation of agreements with others.

Scorpio:  The Scorpion

        When the Sun goes into Taurus, like it's doing now, the spotlight shines on Scorpio's relationships. The focus becomes the "other" - our romantic relationships and friendships as well. Jupiter (planet of good fortune) is also moving through Cancer, our house of Life Perspective. Now is the time to solidify an existing relationship, or to get out and socialize more

Sagittarius:  The Archer

      Jupiter is your ruler and symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. He is currently lighting up your House of Other People's Money. YES you guessed it, that's super good news for you! Plus Mercury and the Sun are lighting up your House of Work and Habits which is more good news. It's a great time to figure out how your energy can best be focused and then setting a new schedule to make it happen. Sagittarians love to set goals - now is the time to do some research and groundwork because next month will be all about Love.

Capricorn:  The Goat

      With Mercury and the Sun in Taurus, you are inspired to pay some attention to your romantic life. And with Jupiter (good fortune) in your partnership house, you are meeting all types of helpful people as well as finding big opportunities!

      Meanwhile you still have a powerful friend by your side for the next 10 years, and that friend is the planet Pluto. The last time Pluto entered Capricorn it was the birth of our nation, so this is a revolutionary time indeed! You are going through a deep evolutionary change regarding how you envision yourself.

Aquarius:  The Water Bearer

      Your ruler, Uranus is in Aries and has been stirring stuff up BIG TIME for the last month. Are you feeling more forceful, assertive and spontaneous? Your highly attuned Aquarian synapses are shooting off new inventions and unorthodox ideas with lightning speed.

     With Mercury currently in Taurus, with the Sun, it's a great time for you to take a practical look at your living arrangements. Take stock and implement changes where necessary. This will be going on through May.

Pisces:  The Fishes

      Well the heavens have a special gift for you right now - Venus AND Neptune in your sign! This makes you immensely popular, intuitive and artistic. You are capable of writing full symphonies now instead of your usual little sing-a-longs. Jupiter (good fortune) in Cancer is also sending you expansive positive vibes! And Saturn in Scorpio helps you REALLY manifest your lovely visions. You are a force to be reckoned with - especially through June.

April/May horoscopes: Sun in Taurus

We had a New Moon in Aries last Wednesday, but we are sitting on the cusp of Taurus. The Sun is moving into Taurus this week starting the Bovine Birthday season. The horoscopes below take the sun into account, as well as Mercury's retrograde in Taurus last Saturday night (April 17th..)

Aries:  The Ram

      Your solar return (birthday) is over for another year Aries! The skies are on your side with your ruler, Mars, in another fire sign - Leo! Lots of energy available for you to charge forth into new ideas and projects. But with the Sun's entrance into Taurus, it's time to get down to brass tacks... especially tacking money to your wall.

      Focus on getting organized with plans already set in motion. It's not the time to be risky or too spontaneous. Mercury is going retrograde through your house of finances until the middle of May, so it's the perfect time to solidify the foundations of all your wonderful ideas.

Taurus:  The Bull

      As the Sun enters your sign you will shine as Venus's Special Birthday Child! But with Mercury's Retrograde in Taurus there might be some delays in your plans. You'll be reassessing all the important areas of your life this month and going through a major rebirth. You will be reconsidering who you are in the world and wanting to make changes to your path. Do the contemplation this month, but wait until late May to make changes.
     You also have two planetary heavy weights making trines with your sun, promising transformative growth. Saturn is going backwards in Virgo, asking you to review your romantic life and the ways in which you are creative. Deep cathartic change will beam to your Sun from Pluto in Capricorn. You might look and feel completely different when the Sun leaves your sign May 20th.

Gemini:  The Twins

      From now until June is preparation time for your birthday. The Taurean Sun will send bright light to the dusty corridors of your mind, bringing fresh air to perspectives you've outgrown. We all know how sociable you are, but give yourself some moments of solitude in the upcoming weeks. Long walks on hillsides contemplating your life and direction will recharge your batteries.
     Your ruling planet, Mercury, is performing a "turn-around-dance" in earthy Taurus until the middle of May. So while the Sun is lighting things up, Mercury will be changing the maps of your life and messing up your kitchen. Off to the hillsides with you! A pasture full of wild flowers and butterflies would also do the trick. You need this time to the set the stage for the amazing networking opportunities coming your way this Summer!

Cancer:  The Crab

      You will have a fairly easy time over the next month. The Taurus action will be affecting your 11th House of Friendships and community. Lots of possibilities for socializing and career will be popping up all over the place, but forming concrete plans with people might be delayed until mid May. Just be patient and practice letting go and enjoying yourself in Taurus's earthy playfield.

      If ideas seem hard to get off the ground don't fret - your time is right around the corner. This summer will throw huge sparks of excitement into your career, and the contacts you made in April/ May will produce glorious fruit.

Leo:  The Lion

      The Lion is one of the most ambitious signs of the zodiac, and over the next two months opportunities will abound in your professional life. Plus you have Mars, planet of Action and Drive in your sign of Leo! You're chomping at the bit to unleash your glorious ideas on the world. That's the good news. The challenge will be that pesky Mercury going retrograde all over your grand designs of world domination. It's an opportunity to practice patience (Taurus is good at that and can show you how)...

      The Mercury-born delays are temporary, and this Summer you will shine brighter than ever. Jupiter (good fortune) and Uranus (sudden surprises) will both move into Aries giving you gifts of revelations, understanding and Buddha wisdom.

Virgo:  The Virgin

      I know that 2008 and 2009 were humdingers for you. Saturn was sitting in Virgo for the first time in 30 years, refusing to budge until you faced reality. Then last October Saturn left to visit the lands of Libra, and to share his cold facts with a new audience. You thought you were free and clear. Well you almost are, but Saturn just backed up into Virgo again this week. It's a temporary visit, just long enough to test you on the lessons learned.

       And on the other side of your life, the Sun and Mercury will be running in circles around your world perspective. It's a great time to do some journaling and meditation because the revelations about your life will come thick and fast! A transformative couple of months directly ahead.

Libra:  The Scales

      A huge growth period began around your birthday last year when the heavy planet Saturn entered Libra. There's no escaping Saturn. It's time to get serious, grow up, look at who you are and shift the structures of your life. Saturn is the planet of reality, rules, maturity and karma - 'as we sow, so shall we reap'. This week Saturn temporarily moved back into Virgo to give you a breather, but he will be back in late July for a two year stay.

      In the meantime, Mercury’s retrograde in Taurus (which started Saturday night) will put your focus on work situations and the evaluation of agreements with others. But it's early June that packs a wallop with Uranus (shocking, eccentric changes) and Jupiter (good luck) moving into your Relationships. It could bring strange developments in your relationship, mostly for the better.

Scorpio:  The Scorpion

        When the Sun goes into Taurus, like it's doing now, the spotlight shines on Scorpio's relationships. The focus becomes the "other" - our romantic relationships and friendships as well. Jupiter (planet of good fortune) is also moving through Pisces, our house of romance and creativity, so love is in the air! Now is the time to solidify an existing relationship, or to get out and socialize more.

       The only fuzzy corner of this scenario is Mercury’s retrograde in Taurus which started Saturday. This placement can bring the return of old flames, and an airing of the truth in all areas. Careful not to fall into over-analyzing relationships and the future.

Sagittarius:  The Archer

      Mars in Leo is shooting off sparks into your House of Philosophy, creating fresh insights into your life and goals. Now we have Mercury rewinding in your House of Daily Routine and Work. It's a great time to figure out how your energy can best be focused and then setting a new schedule to make it happen. Sagittarians love to set goals - now is the time to do some research and groundwork before letting the arrows fly this summer.

      And by the way, it's going to be a VERY romantic summer for you...

Capricorn:  The Goat

      You have a new friend by your side for the next 10 or 15 years, and that friend is the planet Pluto. The last time Pluto entered Capricorn it was the birth of our nation, so this is a revolutionary time indeed! You will go through a deep change regarding how you envision yourself, as well as developing sudden psychic talents.

      Mercury’s retrograde through Taurus (starting last Saturday night) will inspire you to reassess your romantic life to see if any changes need to be made. The truth will be coming out all over the place (which is a good thing).

Aquarius:  The Water Bearer

      Fairly calm seas ahead for you... until this summer that is. Your ruler, Uranus, is about to enter Aries - a very forceful, assertive and spontaneous sign. This is a Big Deal, since the planet has been in Pisces for the last 10 years. Your highly attuned Aquarian synapses will be shooting off new inventions and unorthodox ideas with lightning speed.

     The current Mercury retrograde is a great time for you to take a practical look at your living arrangements, take stock and implement changes where necessary. This will be going on through May.

Pisces:  The Fishes

      Well the heavens have a special gift for you right now - another Saturn-Uranus opposition. This will best be utilized by identifying any old modes of thinking and behaviors regarding relationships, and then trying something new and revolutionary. Make the most of it!

      Mercury did an 'about face' in Taurus Saturday night, and will be retrograde through much of May. It will be a time for you to think about your communication patterns with others, and reflecting on how you'd like to update yourself and your relationships.